Become a FROG member! Dear Friend, If you enjoy the Little Tennessee River Greenway, please support it by joining Friends of the Greenway. With your help we can continue to meet our mission in working with local government in stewardship of the Greenway. Our goals are trail improvements, sharing information on its natural wonders, and sharing the historical significance of this special landscape. New projects are planned, but continued funding is needed. You can use the form below and pay with credit card or mail this form with a check to Greenway Visitor Center/FROG Quarters payable to Friends of the Greenway. You can also establish a recurring monthly donation on our website here . Your membership and donations are essential in our work to make the Greenway better. If you care about the trail, join us with your contribution and encourage everyone you know who uses the Greenway to become members too. Thank you. Friends of the Greenway Board

Friends of the Greenway is a member organization formed to supplement and support efforts in the care and enhancement of the Little Tennessee River Greenway in Macon County, NC. In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks. --John Muir, naturalist, 1918 Take a Greenway Tour! The Little Tennessee River Greenway is a 4.5 mile urban riverside walking, running, and biking trail owned by Macon County in the heart of Franklin, NC. It is home to over 275 plant and 136 bird species. It is recognized as a National Recreation Trail, a Monarch Way Station, an NC Birding Trail, and as a part of the Bartram Trail. The park features a playground, splash station, three picnic shelters, dog park, marshland boardwalk, wetland overlook, exercise stations, watercraft launches, historic bridges, butterfly garden, apple orchard, disc golf course, community garden, hops demonstration garden, bird nesting boxes, early literacy stations, and mountain bike trails. The Visitor Center, FROG Quarters , hosts a coffee shop, gift shop, and Little Free Library, and is also Franklin's premier alcohol-free venue for live local music. With its varied habitats, abundance of wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife, the Greenway is truly one of Macon County's gems. Friends of the Greenway is a member organization formed to supplement and support efforts in the care and enhancement of the Little Tennessee River Greenway in Macon County, NC. This scenic trail is owned and maintained by the County. FROG played an integral part in the establishment of the trail and continues to provide volunteers to assist with trail upkeep and to raise funds for Greenway-related enhancement projects. FROG Quarters is located on Main Street near the river and offers a coffee shop and gift shop featuring nature, FROG, and Greenway-related items for purchase, as well as Greenway maps. The Greenway is an amazing community resource. It is our passion! What is FROG? FR iends O f the G reenway (FROG ) Follow on Facebook Donate Become a Member Become a Sponsor FROG Fair Vendor Form About FROG... In the late 90's, many local citizens shared a dream to have a Greenway follow the Little Tennessee River through Franklin, NC. With County approval, Sally Kesler, a local advocate, knowledgeable botanist and naturalist was instrumental in laying the groundwork for the formation of a a non-profit corporation to assist the County in development, fund raising and stewardship of the Little Tennessee River Greenway. In 2002, Friends of the Greenway, Inc. was registered with the State of North Carolina as a non-profit corporation. The organization had a vital part in the development of the Greenway and has contributed to improvements and repairs since the beginning. FROG is independent from the County and functions on memberships, donations, sponsors, and grants. Our Mission is dedicated to: Working with local government in stewardship of the Little Tennessee River Greenway Serving the community by providing enhancements to the Greenway Fostering environmental awareness through information and education Consider Hopping Aboard! Participation can be in several different ways: Become a volunteer Become a paying Member and advocate for the Greenway. Donate to support FROG projects Join the leadership team on the Board of Directors Plan an estate gift to ensure the organization continues activities into the future Volunteer Join Donate Partners Board of Directors FROG Means Volunteers Volunteers are members who want to make a personal commitment to work for the Greenway in some way aside from the greatly appreciated monetary contributions. These are the friends who identify projects or tasks and work to carry them out. Those with special interests and skills are invaluable. Together, this group works to improve the Greenway, promote the Greenway, and make enhancements on the Greenway. The founders of the Greenway have made a positive impact on life in Franklin, NC. It is now up to the present and new members to carry this great project forward. We always need fresh ideas and able bodies to do the things that must be done. Fill out the volunteer form below so that we may contact you. We hope that you will join us in continuing to create a legacy for all to enjoy! Volunteers are particularly needed in the following areas: FROG Quarters gift and coffee shop Greenway memorials coordinator General office work Program development Social media coordinator Trail work Plant identification Leadership-Board member Volunteer Form Contact Friends of the Greenway Send Message Thanks for reaching out!